PNDbotics Unveils Adam-U Ultra Humanoid Robot Performing Complex Dance
PNDbotics, a Chinese robotics firm, has released a new video showcasing its Adam-U Ultra humanoid robot performing a complex and energetic dance routine. This robot represents a significant advancement upon the company's original Adam model.
The demonstrated dance sequence involves intricate arm, waist, and feet movements, coordinated with music.
Precision in Motion
The Adam-U Ultra robot achieves this impressive level of motion due to its 41 independently controllable joints or actuators, which provide extensive flexibility. Its intricate movements are managed by PNDbotics' advanced control system and communication architecture. This includes an artificial intelligence (AI) computing platform built around Nvidia's Jetson Orin module.
Embodied AI and Vision
The robot continuously refines its stability and balance using whole-body control and model predictive control systems. These sophisticated systems are trained in large-scale simulated environments and neural networks.
Adam-U Ultra also incorporates a sophisticated vision-language-action (VLA) model, an embodied AI system that processes visual information, understands natural language commands, and controls actions. This VLA model is supported by 10,000 samples of real-world behavior for enhanced adaptability. The robot's vision capabilities are powered by an Intel RealSense D455 depth vision sensor, along with lidar and standard cameras.
A Growing Robotic Family
The Adam-U Ultra is being developed concurrently with several other models. These include the Adam-U, a stationary model designed primarily for data collection, and four other mobile humanoid robots with varying capabilities.
These robots stand 5.2 feet (1.6 meters) tall and are designed to be relatively lightweight. The heaviest model, the Adam Pro, weighs 139 pounds (63 kilograms), while the lightest in the series comes in at 132 pounds (60 kg).
Versatile Roles for the Future
PNDbotics states that the Adam robots could fulfill multiple roles across various sectors. Potential applications include:
- Research and laboratory work.
- Medical assistance, encompassing training, patient monitoring, and surgical collaboration.
- Industrial applications on manufacturing lines.
- Service roles, such as concierge or receptionist.